Thursday, August 27, 2009

Today's Donations: Items 9 & 10

ITEM 9: Giro 2010 Ladies Atmos Helmet (medium) and Giro Semi Polarized Black Sunglasses. Thanks Frank Israels for your donation.
Atmos continues to set the standard for high performance, matchless style, and comfortable fit. It’s low profile silhouette, 26 Wind Tunnel vents, and in-mold Roll Cage makes it a top choice for all riders alike. The Giro sunglasses have interchangeable lenses that block 100% of UV Rays. Valued at US$435.00. Ebay listing #110436079496.


ITEM 10: 2 Months Coaching (Starter Package) by Triumph Multisport..
Thank you Torsten Abel for your donation. http://www.triumphmultisport.com/
This is an advanced, One-on-One coaching approach designed for both the experienced athlete and beginners. Triathlon and multi-sport online programs are tailored around work, travel, family and other lifestyle commitments. If you have a goal, let Triumph Multisport help you reach it. Torsten from Triumph Multisport is my personal coach and I would recommend him. Value of this donation: US$300.00. Torsten finished 3rd in IM Switzerland and will be racing as a Pro in the IM World Champs in Kona. Ebay listing #110436082369.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

The Latest News

Auction Date Announced:
Put October 3 in your diaries.....this will be the date all the items listed here on The Great Athlete Auction Blog will go up for auction on Ebay. The last hours of bidding will be on October 10 as the Ford Ironman World Championships are coming to a close.

Donations to Come:
Belinda Granger: http://www.rogdownunder.com/blog/2007/08/08/dream-big-by-belinda-granger/ . Belinda Granger is one tough triathlete with wins in some of the worlds most gruelling ironmans. Known for her exceptional talent on the bike, she will be one to watch in Kona this year. Currently in Canada to race her 35th IM, stay tuned for Belinda's donation.
Catriona Morrison: http://www.catmorrison.com/. Bursting on the Ironman scene this year with a stunning 3rd place and sub 9hr performance in Roth, Catriona will be a rookie at the IM World Champs in Kona. But dont let that deceive you, like everyone else, she will be there to win! Catriona will donate as soon as she puts here feet back on British soil (or Scottish to be precise).
Bella and Stephen Bayliss: http://blogs.teamtbb.com/bellabayliss/, http://www.stephenbayliss.net/. The dream team of IM racing, these two go everywhere together, and normally post wins in the same events, of which there are too many to list. Recently married, Bella and Stephen will show how they both work best when racing side by side in Kona. They will donate 2 signed Rudy Project Helmets. I am waiting for the pics.
Dede Griesbauer: http://www.dede-griesbauer.com/. Consistency has paid off for Dede who is currently posting one of the best years of her career. She won the prestigious IM Brazil earlier this year, and will again be back in Kona to go for yet another top 10 finish. Dede is also a Blazeman Warrior, so this auction means just as much to her as it does to me. Stay tuned for Dede's donation.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Finishline Multisport Helps Promotion!

Finishline-Multisport (http://www.finishline-multisport.com/) will be helping to promote the Great Athlete Auction. Kevin Koresky is the guy behind all the latest and up to the minute triathlon news from around the world. His motto is: 'Bringing the sport of triathlon to everyone". On the Finishline Multisport website, you can read up on the hottest triathletes, start lists, results, interviews and much, much more.

Today's Donations: Items 7 & 8


ITEM 8: A Year’s Supply of Nutrition (Accelerade/Endurox/Accel Gel/ForzeGPS). Thank you Pacific Health Labs for your donation. http://www.pacifichealthlabs.com/.
PacificHealth Labs offers brands and nutrition tools for sports performance and recovery, including optimal weight management. Every performance goal is uniquely personal. Whatever your goal, PacificHealth Labs has a product to help you improve your performance and get more out of your hard work. The value of this is well over US$1,500.00! This is also a product I personally endorse, and would highly recommend. Ebay listing #110436077606.


ITEM 7: Blueseventy Package. Thanks to Blueseventy: http://www.blueseventy.com/ for your donation.
This is a triathlon 'must have' pack which includes: a Pointzero swimskin, a Transition Bag, and Goggles. US$400.00 of value! The winning bid just has to give his/her size. The Pointzero will help take those vital seconds off your swim time, while the Transition Bag fits all your essential triathlon belongings ready for the race. Ebay listing #110435085252.


Monday, August 24, 2009

Today's Donations: Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6

ITEM ONE: A free slot for "Tour of Sweden 2010" (http://www.tosweden.se/): thank you Jonas Colting for your donation. The Tour of Sweden is a two week training camp across Sweden that takes place the last week of May and first week of June. It´s highly catered and serviced and consists of mainly +1500 miles of riding with any swimming and running on top of that you would want. It´s an Epic Camp if you like. We had the first edition this year and it was awesome! Our normal fee will be 2795.00 Euros which is around US$3500.00. This fee includes everything on the camp but the participant will have to buy their own airfare to get here. Or if you live in Sweden, maybe a short drive!! Ebay listing #110435076157.

ITEM TWO: One Entry in IM 70.3 Kansas 2010: thank you Tom Ziebart for your donation. June 6, 2010. Lawrence, Kansas: http://www.ironmankansas.com/, 70.3 Ironman World Championship Qualifier Event. Normal cost of race entry is US$175.00. Tom Ziebart will be contact winner. Ebay listing #110435079476.


ITEM THREE: One Entry in IM 70.3 Branson 2010: thank you Tom Ziebart for your donation. September 19, 2010. Branson, Missouri: http://www.ironmanbranson.com/, 70.3 Ironman World Championship Qualifier Event. Normal cost of race entry is $US175.00. Branson is one of America's top vacation destinations and hosts over 8 million visitors annually. The race begins in the crystal clear waters of Table Rock Lake in the shadow of the host hotel, Chateau on the Lake Resort, Spa & Convention Center. Winners will be contacted by race director, Tom Ziebart. Ebay listing #110435080851.



TEM FOUR: Book titled: "Portrait of Passion" by Sports Photographer Paul Phillips: thank you Paul Phillips for your donation (http://www.competitiveimage.us/).
"Portrait of Passion" is an inspirational book about women's soccer by sports photographer, Paul Phillips, and teen writer, Gail Stewart. This 148-page book brings to life and celebrates triumphant stories from a very talented, accomplished and inspirational group of female athletes—the players on the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team. This book was a finalist for the 2009 Billie Award from the Women’s Sports Foundation for the Outstanding Portrayal of Women in Sport.For more info go to: http://www.portraitofpassion.com/about/index.php. Ebay listing #110435083877.

ITEM FIVE: Gatorade Hat from 2007 Ironman World Championship signed by both winners - Macca and Chrissie. Thank you Tom Ziebart for you donation.
In 2007, Chris McCormack (http://www.chrismccormack.com/) and Chrissie Wellington (http://www.chrismccormack.com/) won their first Ironman World Championship Victories. Since then, Chris has won numerous Ironman competitions all over the world and remains a strong contender for this years Ironman World Championships in October this year. Chrissie.......well, where do I start? Current Ironman distance World Record holder, 2 time Ironman World Champion and also a great supporter of the Blazeman Foundation for ALS. Ebay listing #110439566632.

ITEM SIX: HY-VEE Triathlon hat - 2007 signed by the winners - Laura Bennett and Ramus Henning. Thank you Tom Ziebart for your donation.
In 2007, Laura Bennett (www.team-bennett.com/) and Rasmus Henning (http://www.rasmushenning.com/) took home triathlons biggest prize purse of US$200,000 and a car! Well before this, both triathletes have dominated the ITU circuit and were shy of Olympic medals in Beijing, 2008. Ebay listing #110439569498.

Sunday, August 23, 2009

The Great Athlete Auction


My name is Leanda Cave. Im a professional triathlete with a cause. I would like you to help me in a unique way to raise much needed funds for the Blazeman Foundation for ALS (a non-profit, multi-sport movement to end Lou Gehrig’s Disease). I am a Blazeman warrior, along with other professional triathletes, Chrissie Wellington, Dede Griesbauer and Matt Reed. Collectively, the Blazeman Warriors are trying to reach a $750,000 target to assist with cutting-edge scientific research to find treatments and an eventual cure for ALS.

75% is the current Percentage of the $750,000 target Money Raised by Warriors for the Blazeman Foundation for ALS Awareness and Research Fund.

You may have already seen one of us rolling across a finish line in an ad for ALS in Triathlete Magazine. This is in honour of Jonathan S. Blais who lost his life to ALS in May, 2007. The “log roll” has been performed by countless other athletes as a symbol of hope, and more importantly, as a means of raising awareness for ALS. I had the pleasure of meeting Jon and his parents, Mary Ann and Bob, at the end of 2006. I was heartbroken to learn of his ordeal and the speed at which this disease can take a healthy individuals life. From that date on, I have been rolling across many finish lines.

If you would like to learn more about the Blazeman Foundation for ALS or the disease and current research, please go to: http://www.waronals.com/.
What is the Great Athlete Auction?
Over the next few weeks I will be reaching out to professional triathletes as well as other people in the triathlon world, and asking them to make donations to The Great Athlete Auction. These donations will be in the form of athlete sponsored items, race entries, miscellaneous items, race suits, autographs, books, getaways, etc. Two weeks prior to the Ford Ironman World Championships, to be held in Kona, Hawaii on October 10, I will be putting all the items on Ebay at seller: thegreatathleteauction. The goal is to have the auction end as the pro triathletes are finishing. Once items have been paid for (preferably by PayPal), the money raised will be donated to the Blazeman Foundation for ALS.
How do I know what will be up for auction?
This Blogspot is your gateway to what will be on offer for the auction. So stay tuned on a regular basis to see what has been donated and by whom. I will also keep updates on my Twitter site ( http://twitter.com/leandacave) and Facebook. Thank you in advance to everyone who donates as well as those who bid on the items to come.